Norton Fourth Grade quiz Review

Inherited TraitsOffspring inherit certain traits from their

parents. An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring. (ScienceSaurus p. 82)

Learned BehaviorsA learned behavior is a behavior that an

animal develops by observing other animals or being taught.

(Science Saurus p. 93)

Can you identify the learned behaviors and the inherited traits?

A colt wearing a saddle and bridle to carry someone on its back.

Learned Behavior

Cheetahs knowing how to sneak up on an animal

Learned Behavior

Chimpanzees using twigs to fish for termites

Learned Behavior

The ability to roll your tongue

Inherited Trait

A person has green eyes

Inherited Trait

A brown calf has brown parents

Inherited Trait

Your fish swim to the top of the aquarium before you drop the food in

Learned Behavior

A bird finds a safe place to build a nest

Learned Behavior

A fish has gills to breatheInherited Trait

A snake has a diamond pattern on its back

Inherited Trait

An oak tree has leaves that look similar to other oak trees

Inherited Trait

All female kangaroos have a pouch

Inherited Trait

A dog shakes paws with youLearned Behavior

A rancher’s cows moo and start to walk toward his pick up

Learned Behavior

A raccoon digs in a trash can looking for food

Learned Behavior

Now its your turn….Name one learned behavior.Name one inherited trait.